UPSC Environment & Ecology Questions
416 questions with explanations
With reference to the agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The agreement was signed by all the…
The FAO accords the status of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this …
Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news Their origin 1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol 2. Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya…
What is the ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
Which of the following best describes the aim of the ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into th…
With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is…
The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of the Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon d…
With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an init…
What is/are the importance/importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’?
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UNREDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. Protection …
With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements: 1. If pure hydrogen i…
With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found alon…
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiate…
With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, business…
‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the:
Among the following which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? 1. Assessment of crop productivity 2. Locating groundwater resources 3. Mi…
The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of